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Bermuda grouper chowder, the island's signature soup, simmers fresh grouper into a rich tomato-and-roux broth with potatoes and vegetables. Finished the traditional way with black rum and sherry peppers.

Penne with eggplant, mushrooms, and red wine tomato sauce finished with melted mozzarella. A hearty Italian pasta ready in 45 minutes.

Southern black-eyed peas simmered low and slow with smoky ham, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and a bay leaf. A one-pot comfort dish with just the right kick of crushed red pepper.

Wow, this soup was so creamy! Love the idea of adding sour cream instead of regular cream, and it added just enough tang to the soup, which was a nice change.

Silky asparagus soup with tender leeks and potatoes, finished with cream. This spring vegetable soup celebrates fresh asparagus in a warming, elegant bowl.

Seafood lovers will love this succulent shrimp dish that is prepared with a savory sauce.

Filipino-inspired beef short ribs braised in vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic until fork-tender, then seared for a crispy crust. Served over blanched spinach for a hearty, tangy one-plate meal.

Let your kitchen smell wonderful with this scrumptious dish made of succotash, chicken and a variety of spices.

Mushroom vegetable barley soup with a full pound of fresh mushrooms, carrots, celery, and pearl barley simmered in chicken broth with thyme and nutmeg.

Stuffed green bell peppers filled with brown rice, chopped nuts, and herbs simmered in tomato juice. A vegetarian main dish baked with the pepper lids on.

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Rice pilaf with green peas, bay leaves, and a whole cinnamon stick cooked in the Middle Eastern soaked-rice method. A fragrant vegetarian side with toasted, fluffy grains.

Indian pork in spinach sauce braises cubed pork with garam masala, ginger, yogurt, and chilies, finished with puréed spinach. A rich, saag-style curry that deepens with slow oven time.

Greek eel baked Spetses-style in a tomato, honey, and feta sauce with thyme, mint, and lemon. A rustic island dish where the rich fish meets briny cheese and sweet sun-dried tomato.

Braised Lamb Shanks with Roasted Garlic& White Beans recipe

Chicken pieces steamed with zucchini, carrots, potatoes, and fresh tarragon, served in soup bowls with a reduced white wine and shallot sauce. A light, elegant French-style one-pot dinner.